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Saturday, 23 August 2014

To Die For…

Hello all, thanks for stopping by. It’s been longer than I intended since my last post, I had a bit of a strange week…

Keith’s Mum died last weekend, she was 93 and went peacefully at home in her sleep just as she always wanted. That was a good thing, but still a huge loss to the family. She’s been saying for 10 years “I won’t be here this time next year” lol and I think we all just thought that she’d go on forever, she’s been poorly on and off this year but her mind was still very sharp. So, there seems to be a million things to do but we’re not really getting anywhere… this can’t be done until that form is signed, and that can’t be done until this is authorised etc etc, I’ve never seen so much bloomin’ red tape!

Needless to say I’ve not had much time for crafting but I managed to make a card for the Papertake Weekly challenge. It’s a nice easy one this week…

To Die For

…simply use a die somewhere on your card

I used this cute Penguin Pals stamp from the new Lili of the Valley Christmas collection and some papers from one of favourite pads Simple Joys, the sentiment is from the Christmas Wishes set

Here are all the dies I used…

Marianne stitched border

Spellbinder classic circles

Lil’ inkers stitched circles

Lil’ inkers mini bow

…I am loving the Lil’ Inkers dies, a new discovery! and huge thanks to my lovely friend in the USA who helped me to get them

I coloured the image with Copics and its just finished with a few gems and some Stampendous sparkly glitter for the snow

You can see all the details about the challenge and some inspiration from the DT on the Papertake Weekly blog

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Right that’s me done, Jess is visiting for the weekend so because it’s pouring down we’re going to snuggle up on the sofa with Manny and watch a movie (I think she only comes home to see him!!)

I am so sorry for your loss Anne but what a fabulous age and to go without any pain is all you can ask for. Your card is gorgeous. I love the image and the colouring is fabulous. Love the design and colours.Hugs Sharon. x

Hi Anne, sorry to hear the sad news about your Mother in Law, but a lovely way to slip away at home.

Great card, I had a lovely visit to your shop whilst on holiday in Yorkshire last week, it was about an hour away from where we were staying, but we'll worth the trip. I over spent again lol, and also had a package to open from you when when I got home yesterday. Couldn't hide that one from hubby. I just wish I lived nearer.Chris xx

Hi Anne, so sorry for your loss, thankfully your Mum in law wasn't in pain though. My thoughts are with you all. Love your gorgeous card, hope you all have a good weekend and hope the weather has picked up for you.

Fantastic card just love this design and image. Those new dies look so good love them So sorry about your mother in law its a sad time for everyone but you will have some lovely memories of happier times to cherish forever . Love and Hugs Carole x

Thanks for taking the time to leave me a comment, I love to read them and will try to return the visit. Anne x

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About Me

Hello, thanks for stopping by my blog - I do try to post regularly but it doesn't always go to plan.
After always working full time I'm very lucky to now spend my days how I please - I'm never bored and I'm enjoying some me time.
I've been crafting all my life in some form or another and started paper crafting over 20 years ago. I've accumulated in that time a huge stash which I am now planning to actually use - I'm a bit of a collector!
I love my stamps, papers and dies but have recently started dabbling in a bit of mixed media too!